• Lead, manage, and develop a high‑performing team of L&D Specialists • Support a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within your team • Deliver engaging face‑to‑face and virtual training sessions across a range of topics • Coordinate and oversee the delivery of learning programmes, short courses, and corporate initiatives • Work with the Quality & Design team and subject matter experts to ensure content meets colleague needs • Build strong working relationships across the business to understand training requirements • Support the implementation of learning programmes that improve performance and capability • Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, using feedback and data to drive improvements • Contribute to reporting and ROI analysis to demonstrate the impact of learning activity

Role Description Du möchtest Verantwortung übernehmen, Lieferantenbeziehungen aktiv gestalten und den Einkauf in einem wachsenden Weiterbildungsumfeld mit entwickeln? Dann vervollständige DU unser Team als Einkäufer indirekter Einkauf / Weiterbildung (m/w/d) ab 01.08.2026 in Vollzeit. - Du akquirierst im Auftrag unserer Kunden neue Trainingsinstitute und Weiterbildungsdienstleister – gestützt auf deine Expertise im Lernportfolio-Umfeld – und führst eigenverantwortlich Vertragsverhandlungen. - Du betreust und entwickelst bestehende Dienstleistungspartner weiter und identifizierst kontinuierlich Optimierungspotenziale in unseren Einkaufskonditionen. - Du unterstützt bei Lieferantenbewertungen sowie Risikoanalysen. - Du prüfst fortlaufend Möglichkeiten, einzelne Portfolioleistungen aus dem Provider-Sourcing-Modell in ein Self-Delivery-Modell zu überführen und dadurch die Wirtschaftlichkeit unseres Portfolios zu verbessern. - Du gestaltest aktiv die Weiterentwicklung und Optimierung unserer Einkaufsprozesse und notwendigen rechtlichen Dokumentationen mit. - Als zentrale Schnittstelle zwischen Kunden und Anbietermarkt stellst du effiziente, professionelle Beschaffungsprozesse für ein kontinuierlich kuratiertes Lernportfolio sicher. - Mit deiner Entscheidungsfreude, deinem Verhandlungsgeschick und deiner Fähigkeit, unterschiedliche Stakeholder zu steuern, treibst du den Ausbau unseres Einkaufsbereichs maßgeblich voran. - Du verantwortest die sorgfältige Pflege von Lieferanten- und Stammdaten in unserem CRM-System. Qualifications - Eine abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung oder ein betriebswirtschaftliches Studium. - Erste Berufserfahrung im indirekten Einkauf, Vendor Management oder im Weiterbildungsumfeld. - Kommunikationsstärke, Verhandlungsgeschick und ein professionelles Auftreten im Umgang mit nationalen und internationalen Partnern. - Idealerweise erste Kenntnisse im Vertragsrecht sowie in der Vertragsgestaltung mit Dienstleistern und Lieferanten. - Kunden- und Serviceorientierung, Eigeninitiative sowie ein gutes kaufmännisches und analytisches Verständnis. - Eine strukturierte, verantwortungsbewusste und qualitätsorientierte Arbeitsweise. - Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift. Benefits - Ein dynamisches Umfeld mit viel Gestaltungsspielraum. - Flexible Arbeitszeiten für eine optimale Work-Life-Balance (Kernarbeitszeit 09-16 Uhr). - Arbeiten in unserem hellen Office mit Wohlfühlgarantie oder remote Work bis zu 100% möglich. - Zahlreiche Vergünstigungen mit unserem Corporate Benefits Programm. - Individuelle Weiterbildungsangebote. - Internes Nachwuchsführungskräfteprogramm. - Nachhaltige Angebote wie BikeLeasing und CO2 Challenge. - Sonderurlaubstage für ehrenamtliches Engagement. - An Heiligabend und Silvester schenken wir dir jeweils einen halben Urlaubstag. - Erfolge werden bei uns selbstverständlich gefeiert – ob in Team- oder Firmenevents.

• Act as the sole creator and driver of our company-wide learning roadmap, balancing high-level scope with a hands-on approach. • Design, deliver, and evolve training programs that equip our team leads and managers with the skills to motivate and guide their remote teams. • Partner closely with department heads (Tech, Sales, Product, etc.) to identify skills gaps and source or build specialised, technical training that unlocks team potential. • Create and facilitate learning experiences tailored specifically for a distributed team, ensuring programs are interactive, community-building, and engaging. • Prioritise training that solves real business problems, focusing on measurable growth and practical application rather than just "checking a box." • Mix the best of both worlds by creating bespoke internal content while sourcing and managing high-quality external vendors and educational tools. • You are capable and comfortable to handle an L&D budget, understand where investment needs to be made and where scrappy solutions can work.

Role Description SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist (HR Title= Human Resources Specialist – Talent Development) to join our growing Human Resources department. This person is a critical part of the success of SWCA’s national Talent Development program and will support the design, delivery, and administration of learning and development initiatives across the organization. The Learning & Development Specialist will interact daily with HR partners, leaders, and employees to ensure effective delivery of development programs, from program coordination through participant experience and reporting. This person will need to be flexible in their ability to assist the overall HR group when needed – the role will require an individual who is adaptable, a creative problem solver, and able to anticipate their internal customers’ needs. Under this requisition, we may hire for the following positions: - Human Resources Specialist- Talent Development: Typically 1 year of related experience and expertise - Senior Human Resources Specialist- Talent Development: Typically 2 years of related experience and expertise. The position will report to our Phoenix Corporate SWCA location; however, the work can be completed remotely from any location in the United States. This is a remote, full-time, regular (with benefits), and hourly position. Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this role. Attaching work samples and/or portfolios is preferred for additional visibility. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or related field. - 1–3 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related field, with demonstrated experience creating learning content and materials. - Experience designing or developing eLearning, digital learning assets, or instructor-led training materials. - Strong visual design and presentation development skills (e.g., advanced PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent tools). - Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theory, with the ability to translate content into engaging, learner-focused experiences. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity, visual storytelling, and learner engagement. - Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs. Requirements - Design and develop engaging, high-quality learning experiences, including eLearning modules, instructor-led materials, and blended learning solutions that support key organizational priorities. - Create visually compelling learning assets, including PowerPoint presentations, participant guides, job aids, infographics, and other digital learning resources that enhance learner engagement and understanding. - Apply instructional design principles to translate complex topics into clear, effective, and learner-centered content, leveraging storytelling, visual design, and adult learning best practices. - Partner with subject matter experts, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to design learning solutions that align with workforce needs and drive meaningful behavior change and performance outcomes. - Support the development and continuous improvement of training programs through content updates, redesigns, and enhancements to learning materials and delivery approaches. - Build and maintain eLearning content using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, or similar), ensuring an intuitive, engaging, and accessible learner experience. - Contribute to the design and execution of leadership development, onboarding, early career, and technical training programs by developing high-impact supporting materials and learning assets. - Maintain and update content within the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with program objectives. - Support program implementation and logistics (e.g., scheduling, communications, registration, and tracking) to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of learning experiences across the organization. - Collaborate with internal and external partners to support development initiatives, including coordinating vendors, preparing materials, and ensuring a high-quality learner experience. - Track and analyze learning participation and effectiveness, using insights to iterate and improve content quality and learner engagement. - Serve as a resource for employees and leaders on learning programs, tools, and development opportunities. Benefits - 100% employee-owned firm. - Competitive wages and benefits, including a 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). - Supportive, team-oriented work environment. - Career development programs, including education reimbursement and professional development opportunities. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans. - Eligibility for the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. Company Description SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. - We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. - SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. - We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.